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169-Point Inspection

If a pre-owned vehicle is less than five years old and has less than 80,000 actual miles on the odometer, then it's eligible to undergo our demanding 169-point Quality Check inspection process. On Ford F-Series trucks and E-Series vans, only vehicles up through the 350 series are eligible for certification; 450 series and higher are ineligible. Anything found to be below standards or deficient is repaired or replaced using only genuine Motorcraft® replacement parts. Only vehicles that pass this rigorous inspection become Ford Certified Pre-Owned vehicles.

View our printable 169-Point Quality Check Inspection now or call toll free 1-866-222-6798 if you have any questions about the inspection process.

The 169-point inspection is divided into the following four areas: Amenities, Quality, Chasis, and Powertrain.

Amenities

  • comfort
  • convenience
  • safety features

Amenities

These are a vehicle's numerous functional components outside of the drivetrain and chassis, including comfort, convenience and safety features. The following points are checked:

  1. All gauges, speedometer, tachometer, odometer operate
  2. Cruise control operates
  3. Instrument panel lights, gauges, warning lights (pass bulb check)
  4. Front end headlights (including high/low, park, turn, fog) operate, alignment, and lenses not damaged
  5. Auto on/off lighting feature operates
  6. Trailer lamp connector operates
  7. Hazard lights operate, lenses not damaged
  8. Side (side marker, mirror puddle lights)
  9. Back end (tail, brake, high-mount brake, turn, backup, license plate) lights operate, lenses not damaged
  10. Navigation System (CDs present if applicable)
  11. Antenna
  12. Airbags intact, no codes, dash light works (check steering wheel for abnormal wear, may indicate repaired with used steering wheel and air bag)
  13. Seat belts operate, free from cuts or wear
  14. Radio, cassette, CD, speakers, satellite radio
  15. Alarm/theft deterrent system
  16. Air conditioning systems, dual & rear climate operation
  17. Heating system
  18. Seats/head restraint adjustments (manual/power)
  19. Integrated child safety seats operate
  20. Heated seats operate
  21. Defog/defrost (front, rear, outside mirrors if appropriate)
  22. Tilt/telescopic steering wheel (including power)
  23. Steering column lock
  24. Steering wheel controls
  25. Horn
  26. Wipers (all modes/speeds/delays, no streaks)
  27. Washers (spray pattern correct)
  28. Interior courtesy, dome, map lights
  29. Mirror controls (manual and power side mirrors, rearview auto dimming)
  30. Lighter, power outlet(s)
  31. Ashtrays
  32. Glove box, glove box light, center armrest/console
  33. Sun visors, vanity mirrors and lights
  34. Clock operates
  35. Power lift gate, power sliding doors operate
  36. Door locks (manual, power modes)
  37. Handles, release mechanisms
  38. Window controls (manual, power, express modes)
  39. Remote decklid and fuel door releases
  40. Luggage compartment light works
  41. Automatic/manual hood release mechanisms, hinges, attaching devices, prop rod/gas struts operate
  42. Washer fluid
  43. Owner manual present
  44. Keys and key fobs present
  45. Homelink buttons cleared
  46. Fuel tank full
  47. Cabin air filter (change per maintenance schedule)
  48. Hybrid entertainment and information display (operation)
  49. Hybrid: 110v power outlet (operation)
  50. Air conditioning system charge, check condition
  51. Remote entry systems operation (key fobs, door key pads)
  52. Child safety locks operation
  53. Driver select/memory profile operates
  54. Warning chimes operate
  55. Rear view camera system
  56. Rear entertainment system, including wireless headphones and remotes
  57. Adjustable pedals
  58. Emergency trunk lid release operates
  59. SYNC system (test and perform master reset)
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